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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cartagena to Tarragona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £13 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, while a flight costs an average of £182.
Distance: 435 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£13 Average Price Cheapest | £17 Average Price | £182 Average Price |
9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 46m Average total duration 9h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Cartagena to Tarragona, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Tarragona:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cartagena to Tarragona costing on average £17.
A coach is £169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cartagena to Tarragona costing on average £182.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 22m.
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
How to get to Tarragona from Cartagena by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cartagena to Tarragona is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Tarragona are Barcelona, Sitges, Reus, Salou and Cambrils. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Tarragona on Omio.
Barcelona is known for Gaudí’s architecture, a Mediterranean shoreline and a strong Catalan character. Historic streets, beach life and contemporary culture sit close together, giving the city an energetic but lived-in feel.
Sitges is a coastal town in Catalonia known for its beaches, whitewashed streets and lively cultural scene. It mixes Mediterranean ease with modern art heritage, film festivals and a well-known inclusive nightlife.
Reus is best known as the birthplace of Antoni Gaudí and for its modernista architecture. Its compact centre combines lively squares, shopping streets and a strong vermouth culture.
Salou is a lively Costa Daurada resort known for sandy beaches, a palm-lined seafront and a family-focused atmosphere. It blends modern holiday energy with traces of its fishing past and is closely associated with nearby PortAventura World.
Cambrils is a seaside town on the Costa Daurada known for its beaches, fishing port and seafood-focused food scene. It feels more relaxed than some nearby resorts, with a pleasant promenade and a small historic centre.
Travel to Tarragona easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cartagena to Tarragona.
This is compared to other travel options from Cartagena to Tarragona:
A coach is £4 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cartagena to Tarragona costing on average £17.
A coach is £169 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cartagena to Tarragona costing on average £182.
Other travel options to Tarragona take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 22m.
Train takes on average 9h 46m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cartagena and Tarragona as scheduled services by flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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